Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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