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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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