Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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