Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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