Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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