Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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