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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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