Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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