Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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