Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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