Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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