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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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