Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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