Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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