Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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