Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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