Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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