Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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