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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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