Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources (OERs). As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Managers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.

New trends in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition? This stimulating new book also describes the key challenges associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). For more details about this exciting new book please see open education MOOCs.

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