Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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