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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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