Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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