Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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