Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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