Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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