Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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