Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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