Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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