Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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