Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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