Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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