Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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