Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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