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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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