Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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