Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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