Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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