Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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