Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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