Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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