Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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