Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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