Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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