Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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