Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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