Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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