Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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