Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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