Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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