Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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