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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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