Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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