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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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