Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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