Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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