Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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