Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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