Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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