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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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