Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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