Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor 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 elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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