Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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