Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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