Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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