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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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