Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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