Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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