Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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