Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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