Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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