Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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