Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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