Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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