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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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