Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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