Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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