Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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