Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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