Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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