Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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