Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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