Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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