Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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