Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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