Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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