Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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