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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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