Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers 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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