Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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