Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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