Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about 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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