Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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