Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important 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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