Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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