Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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