Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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