Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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