Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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