Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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