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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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