Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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