Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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