Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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