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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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