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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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