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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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