Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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