Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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