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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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