Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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