Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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