Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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