Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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