Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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