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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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