Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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