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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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