Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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