Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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