Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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