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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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