Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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