Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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