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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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