Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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