Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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