Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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