Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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