Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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