Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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