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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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