Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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