Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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