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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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