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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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