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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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