Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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