Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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