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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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