Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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