Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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