Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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