Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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