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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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