Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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