Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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