Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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