Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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