Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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