Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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