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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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