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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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