Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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