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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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