Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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