Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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