Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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