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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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