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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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