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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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