Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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