Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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