Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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