Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the 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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