Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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