Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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