Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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