Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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