Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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