Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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