Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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