Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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