Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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