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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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