Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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