Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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