Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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