Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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