Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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