Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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