Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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