Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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