Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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