Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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