Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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