Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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