Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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