Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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