Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers 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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