Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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