Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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