Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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