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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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