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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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