Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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