Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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