Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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