Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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