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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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