Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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