Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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