Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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