Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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