Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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