Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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