Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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