Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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