Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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