Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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