Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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