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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important 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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