Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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