Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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