Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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