Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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