Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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