Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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