Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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