Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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