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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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