Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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