Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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