Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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