Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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