Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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