Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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