Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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