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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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