Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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