Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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