Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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