Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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