Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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