Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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