Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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