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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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