Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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