Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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