Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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