Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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