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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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