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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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