Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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