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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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