Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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