Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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