Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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