Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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