Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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