Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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