Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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