Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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