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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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