Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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