Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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