Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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