Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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