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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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