Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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