Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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