Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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