Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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