Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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