Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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