Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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