Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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