Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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