Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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