Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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