Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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