Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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