Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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