Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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