Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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