Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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