Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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