Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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