Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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