Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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