Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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