Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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