Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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