Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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