Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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