Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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