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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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