Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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