Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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