Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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