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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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