Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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