Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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