Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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