Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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