Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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