Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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