Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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