Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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