Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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