Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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