Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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