Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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