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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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