Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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