Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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