Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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