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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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