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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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