Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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