Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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