Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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