Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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