Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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