Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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