Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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