Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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