Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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