Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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