Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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