Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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