Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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