Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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