Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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