Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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