Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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