Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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