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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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