Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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