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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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