Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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