Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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