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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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