Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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