Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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