Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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