Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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