Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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