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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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