Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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