Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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