Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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