Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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