Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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