Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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