Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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