Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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