Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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