Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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