Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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