Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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