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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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