Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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