Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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