Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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