Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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