Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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