Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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