Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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