Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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