Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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