Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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