Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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