Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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