Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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