Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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