Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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