Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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