Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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