Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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