Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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