Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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