Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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