Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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