Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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