Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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