Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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