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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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