Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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