Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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