Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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