Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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