Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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