Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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