Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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