Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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