Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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