Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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