Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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