Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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