Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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