Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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