Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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