Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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