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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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