Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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