Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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