Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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