Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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