Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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