Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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