Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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