Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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