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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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