Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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