Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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