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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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