Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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