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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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