Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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