Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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