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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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