Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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