Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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