Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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