Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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