Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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