Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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