Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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