Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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