Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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