Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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