Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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