Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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