Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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