Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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