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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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