Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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