Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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