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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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