Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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