Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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