Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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