Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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