Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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