Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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