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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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