Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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