Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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