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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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