Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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