Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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