Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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