Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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