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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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