Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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