Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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