Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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