Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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