Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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