Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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