Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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