Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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