Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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