Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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