Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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