Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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