Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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