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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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