Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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