Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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