Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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