Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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