Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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