Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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