Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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