Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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