Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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