Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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