Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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