Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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