Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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