Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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