Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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