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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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