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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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