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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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