Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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