Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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