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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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