Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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