Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key 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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