Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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