Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important 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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