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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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