Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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