Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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