Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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