Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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