Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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