Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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