Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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