Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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