Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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