Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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