Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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