Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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