Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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