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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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