Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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