Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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