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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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