Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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