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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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