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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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