Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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