Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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