Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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