Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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