Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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