Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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