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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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